Commando Classic
Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up
Mercs
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Commando |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Capcom, Mercs arrived on the Commodore 64 as a shoot 'em up.
It is part of the Commando series; on the C64 you can also try Commando. The series also appears on other systems with Commando (7800) and Commando (2600). Capcom also made Street Fighter II, 1942 and Final Fight for the C64.
Mercs supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Mercs is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Mercs walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Mercs FAQ
Who made Mercs?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Mercs multiplayer?
Yes. Mercs supports up to 2 players.
How long does Mercs take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Mercs typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Mercs on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.